How to Replace Front Brakes 05-12 Ford Escape

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace your own worn, squeaky, fading old brakes. This video is applicable to 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 Ford Escape

🔧 List of tools used:
• Side Cutters
• Bungee Cord
• Rust Penetrant
• Large C-Clamp

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[AngieOrtiz]

I have a question but first, Andy, I just want to say thank you so much for making these videos! I have the same exact car - 2012 ford escape 🫶 and when I was down and out, when it rains, it pours! My fuel injector needed to be replaced. I was getting 1800, 2300 estimates because of the location- and i truly think its because i had no idea what was what and told them that. Anyways. I found your video and followed your directions.... paid 31 dollars for the part and did it myself. After that, I started paying attention to my car and how things worked, when what needed to be changed and since 2018, only I have done the work on my car based solely off of your videos. I'm able to take mostly everything under my hood apart, change it out and properly put it back thanks to you! So thank you again! I have to do my brakes and rotors tomorrow, of course I ordered my parts from 1A auto and I am beyond excited to do it. BTW shipping was super fast! I ordered the stuff and within the hour I got the email hey your stuff is on the way, pure happiness! If anyone actually reads this long story (I'm sorry!) But I'm wondering, after doing the brakes and rotors, do I bleed the brakes? Is it the last step ? And then i pump the brake?

[FTCBlitz]

Did anyone else notice how when they put the new rotor on the wheel hub assembly was magically replaced.

[nicholasnortonnotn]

It’s a 9mm Allen wrench not 7 I’ve been sitting here trying to figure it all out

[tilvalhalla]

You selling the parts and then showing how to install them are why i only buy from 1A auto! love you guys!

[uyscutigaming]

So you used a 7mm Allen socket to take the slide bolts off, but a 6mm to put them on?

[vonnieluxon]

Thank you for the video. I did my first brake job myself.

[MySharnita]

I always remove the brake fluid cap before compressing the caliper back in. Enjoyed the video though. Have a blessed day!

[ryanbarrett]

Thanks 1A Auto, I was able to do my brakes after studying your video. One note I would add for those attempting it themselves - my car was "stuck" unable to reverse or go forward likely because of the caliper piston compression. I ran "abs service bleed" using Forscan software and was immediately able to drive the car after that service procedure.

[maidenlord]

Why would I buy a caliper hanger when I have a whole closet full of clothes hangers think about that everybody that reads this comment

[alexanderquilty]

At 12:50 you said you were going to use the 6mm Allen to put it back in, however, when you initially took the calipers off it was a 7mm allen socket. No biggie but just wanted to point it out.

[leonareyna]

If I'm bleeding the brakes on a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid is it absolutely necessary to buy a fancy scanner? Can I just bleed them like a regular car??

[Prevayl]

9mm Allen socket for 2008 ford escape hybrid

[jeffharrison]

I thought u had to open brake valve when compressing caliper or you can damage and sensor
Also, you need to seat the pads which u can google

[bryann]

Best kit ever really good quality for the price!

[marvinmccollum]

Don't get the slide pin grease on the pads like he did on the inside pad 😅😅

[Oracol]

At 11:35 you use the caliper compressor to push the piston in and then at 11:38 it’s gone… does the piston just stay in place once you compress it??

[garymartin]

I always add a little grease to the bracket so the pads slide

[cfurner]

Looks like you ran into the same problem I had, where the clips on the back of the piston-side pad are too wide to fit into the bore of the piston. I had this problem with a few different brands of pads, I just pinch them down with a big pair of pliers and it all seems to fit fine.

[dcpcweb]

Great video but weren’t these grooved rotor put on right side should have been on left? Grooves going up and pointing towards rear?